In Malaysia, syndicates pay foreigners who allow their personal information to be used for SIM card registrations. These SIM cards help syndicates set up gambling websites and manage advertising on popular social media networks. Operations often happen inside condominiums with tight security measures, sometimes involving influencers to pull more users into gambling. Royal Malaysia Police […]

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has instructed Tabcorp to pay AUS $4 million (equal to US$2.6 million) for breaking spam rules by sending more than 5,700 marketing messages to people in its VIP program. ACMA completed an investigation and discovered that Tabcorp issued 2,598 SMS and WhatsApp messages to users between 1 February […]

In a meeting lasting less than 10 minutes on Monday, the New York State Gaming Commission’s Gaming Facility Location Board locked in two vital elements for the three available downstate casino licenses. All necessary entitlement procedures, including zoning and environmental reviews, must reach completion by September 30. Dealing with zoning rules is especially demanding this […]

The Case Tracking Information System’s official website, managed by the Praya District Court, was reportedly displaying unauthorised online gambling advertisements. However, this has been resolved.  The issue began late Monday night, June 9, 2025, when users accessing the SIPP portal via Google search, were redirected to external betting websites. By Tuesday morning, the court’s IT […]

Gibraltar has been officially removed from the European Commission’s list of volatile third country jurisdictions. The decision follows detailed reviews and assessments led by the Financial Action Task Force. This updated list highlights global efforts towards strengthening financial systems and combating money laundering. Aside from Gibraltar, seven other countries have been delisted, including Barbados, Jamaica, […]

Play’n GO will take centre stage at the G7 Leaders Summit in Calgary this week. The company is the only gaming supplier invited to join the inaugural Global Forum on Responsible Gaming and Gambling Policy. This marks the beginning of a notable global policy initiative. Play’n GO will also participate in similar forums at the […]

Romania’s government plans to shut down the National Gambling Office (ONJN), which is the main authority overseeing gambling activities, according to the newspaper Adevărul. Months of political debates, increased public anger, and a harsh audit led up to this big decision, especially after discovering roughly €1 billion was lost from gambling taxes due to weak […]

This action comes from a steady push to tackle illegal gambling ads, focusing mainly on Swedish audiences reached through online channels. Key Points The Swedish Gambling Authority stepped in when influencers promoted unlicensed gambling on Twitch. After being monitored, all involved influencers stopped their undeclared advertising. The Swedish Gambling Authority, known as Spelinspektionen, announced that […]

Louisiana is ready to increase its tax rate on online sports betting, while Flutter Entertainment is making customers pay more in Illinois to cover new taxes — showing the growing tax pressure on U.S. sportsbooks as more states raise gaming taxes. On Sunday, the Louisiana Senate voted by 35 to 3 to pass House Bill […]

The Brazilian federal government has acknowledged its current lack of reliable data on revenue from the online betting sector. This admission was made by the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets, under the Ministry of Finance, in response to an official request from Congressman Saulo Pedroso.  The Congressman asked for detailed financial information about the industry, […]